On the Seeing Eye Dogs Show we have a bumper episode for you. Harriet is joined by three guests:

• Petbarn Foundation Manager Janelle Bloxsom and Seeing Eye Dogs handler and Regional Client Services Manager at Vision Australia Rolf Geerlings join us to talk about the Petbarn Foundation Seeing Eye Dogs Appeal for 2023. Head to a Petbarn or City Farmers store in July to make a donation, buy a Petbarn Foundation hedgehog from your local Greencross vet, or head to their website at www.petbarn.com.au/seda to support the appeal.
• People and Culture Services Manager Ranmali McCormack joins us talking about the Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) at Vision Australia, what the reflect RAP means and Vision Australia's commitment to the RAP, and our next steps towards developing the Innovate RAP. To find out more about Vision Australia's RAP head to the website.
• Harriet announces the names of the NAIDOC named Seeing Eye Dogs puppies for 2023. These puppies' names were chosen by members of the community who identity as Aboriginal and/or Torres' Strait Islander and demonstrate a connection to country. For the list of names and more information head to the NAIDOC names article on our website.

If you'd like to find out more about Seeing Eye Dogs head to our website: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/

We are looking for puppy carers now so if you're keen to raise a puppy to hopefully become a Seeing Eye Dog we'd like to hear from you! It's an incredibly rewarding experience, with training provided. Carers need time, patience and love to give to a puppy, so if you want to commit to a year of puppy raising, we would love your help. Get in touch to find out about volunteering with us or apply now via our website.

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On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, we have two interviews to play for you.

Harriet is joined by Brit McCarthy, Seeing Eye Dogs breeding operations officer, talking about the International Guide Dog Federation (IGDF) conference, what was learnt there and how Seeing Eye Dogs and other IGDF schools can work together to create dog guide partnerships of the future and continue to develop and improve practice.

Then, we play some vet tips from Dr Ashe Mooney of Seeing Eye Dogs vet team talking dental hygiene in dogs.

If you'd like to find out more about Seeing Eye Dogs head to our website: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/

We are looking for puppy carers now so if you're keen to raise a puppy to hopefully become a Seeing Eye Dog we'd like to hear from you! It's an incredibly rewarding experience, with training provided. Carers need time, patience and love to give to a puppy, so if you want to commit to a year of puppy raising, we would love your help. Get in touch to find out about volunteering with us or apply now via our website.

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On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, we have two interviews from the archive:

• Seeing Eye Dogs training program manager Kylie Gersh joins us talking about the principles of cooperative care and giving dogs choice in their care. We talk about animal husbandry and how we can use positive training methods and rewards to give better care to our animals with their welfare in mind.
• Chris Edwards manager of Government Relations, Advocacy, NDIS and Aged Care at Vision Australia joins us to share some tips for flying with your Seeing Eye Dog or dog guide. Chris is a Seeing Eye Dogs handler, and he and his dog Eva are frequent flyers so this team are well-equipped to share some tips for a smooth travelling.

We also told you about two news pieces at Seeing Eye Dogs:

• Registrations are now open for Trek for Vision 2024 in New Zealand. To take part in a fabulous trek to raise funds for Vision Australia Radio and Quality Living programs, join VA's CEO Ron Hooton on the 2024 trek on March 7-11. For more information or to sign up head to the Trek's website. The trek is accessible, so if you are blind or have low vision, you are welcome to attend. If you have a Seeing Eye Dog, please chat with your instructor about your dog's suitability to attend and training needed for the 60km of walking

• In recognition of NAIDOC Week, 2 - 9 July 2023, Vision Australia would like to extend an invitation to all clients, their families, friends, Vision Australia partners and stakeholders, and community, who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to submit a special name for consideration to name a Seeing Eye Dogs pups.

  Submitted names will have a connection to country to recognise all aspects of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and heritage and will be considered by a panel from Seeing Eye Dogs, including First Nations representatives and announced during NAIDOC week. To submit your special name and a short description, Name a Seeing Eye Dogs pup for NAIDOC Week form or send an email to: [email protected]. Final submissions: close of business Friday 30 June 2023.

If you'd like to find out more about Seeing Eye Dogs head to our website: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/

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On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by two guests.

• Annette Ferguson chairperson of Dog Guide Handlers Australia (DGHA) joins us talking about DGHA, their work and the upcoming conference. The DGHA conference on August 4-6 2023 in Brisbane, Queensland is a chance for handlers of dog guides from all schools to get together, learn more about all things dog guide and enjoy a weekend of fun. For more information on DGHA, visit the DGHA website or if you're a dog guide handler or supporter including staff or volunteer from a dog guide school, join the DGHA Facebook group to get involved.
• Dr Ashe Mooney from Seeing Eye Dogs vet team joins us talking about getting your dog to the optimal body condition score. A few episodes ago, Ashe explained why body condition is a good measure of your dog's fitness- more than what weight can tell us! Now, she's back talking about how to help the dog in your care get to the ideal body condition. Please note this information is for general information, please work with your vet before making changes to your dog's feeding or care.

If you'd like to find out more about Seeing Eye Dogs head to our website: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/

We are looking for puppy carers now so if you're keen to raise a puppy to hopefully become a Seeing Eye Dog we'd like to hear from you! It's an incredibly rewarding experience, with training provided. Carers need time, patience and love to give to a puppy, so if you want to commit to a year of puppy raising, we would love your help. Get in touch to find out about volunteering with us or apply now via our website.

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On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show Harriet we have two interviews to share with you.

President of CNIB Guide Dogs Diane Bergeron joins us in the Kooyong studio for a chat. We talk about the relationship between schools internationally and the collaboration we can share as well as about her role at CNIB Guide Dogs. Diane is a dog guide handler herself, so we talk about the personal insights and lived experience she brings to her role as president of the school.

Seeing Eye Dogs handler Gordon Boughton shares his story with us, and talks with us about his new partnership with Seeing Eye Dog Yuma. Gordon tells us about his experience losing his vision later in life and becoming a first time dog guide handler at age 80. His story is a great one- especially for anyone who isn't sure if they're too old to consider applying for their first Seeing Eye Dog.

If you'd like to find out more about Seeing Eye Dogs head to our website: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/

We are looking for puppy carers now in selected regions of Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria so if you're keen to raise a puppy to hopefully become a Seeing Eye Dog we'd like to hear from you! It's an incredibly rewarding experience, with training provided and costs including food, supplied and vet care provided free to puppy carers. Carers need time, patience and love to give to a puppy, so if you want to commit to a year of puppy raising, we would love your help. Get in touch to find out about volunteering with us or apply now via our website.

 

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On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, we have two interviews for you.

• Dr Ashe Mooney from the Seeing Eye Dogs Vet Team joins us talking about body condition score and what it means to keep a dog healthy. We discuss the measure of weight and fitness and how to work with your vet to keep your dog at the optimum weight or body condition score for them.
• Vision Australia Radio Perth volunteer Tess Hellsten specially hosts an interview for us with Matt Wood an instructor from Seeing Eye Dogs based in Perth. We talk about delivering services and being a handler in the region, and the work that Matt does in Western Australia.

If you'd like to find out more about Seeing Eye Dogs head to our website: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/

We are looking for puppy carers now so if you're keen to raise a puppy to hopefully become a Seeing Eye Dog we'd like to hear from you! It's an incredibly rewarding experience, with training provided. Carers need time, patience and love to give to a puppy, so if you want to commit to a year of puppy raising, we would love your help. Get in touch to find out about volunteering with us or apply now via our website.

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On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by music therapist and Seeing Eye Dogs handler Claire McGlew about her life, partnership with Seeing Eye Dog Willow and about music therapy and the joy music brings. Even if you've never considered yourself a musician, we hope this interview inspires you to express yourself and find joy through music!

If you'd like to find out more about Seeing Eye Dogs head to our website: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/

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On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show, Harriet is joined by Seeing Eye Dogs handler Terri Mottram talking about her new Seeing Eye Dog Gidget, and their new partnership together. We talk about their routine, getting used to a new Seeing Eye Dog and what makes this team a great match.

If you'd like to find out more about Seeing Eye Dogs head to our website: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/

We are looking for puppy carers now so if you're keen to raise a puppy to hopefully become a Seeing Eye Dog we'd like to hear from you! It's an incredibly rewarding experience, with training provided. Carers need time, patience and love to give to a puppy, so if you want to commit to a year of puppy raising, we would love your help. Get in touch to find out about volunteering with us or apply now via our website.

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On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show and in recognition of World Veterinary Day April 29, 2023, we're joined by Dr Ashe Mooney of the Seeing Eye Dogs' vet team.

Seeing Eye Dogs vet team provide care to Seeing Eye Dogs puppies and dogs through all stages of life from looking after breeding dogs and puppies, training dogs, providing remote support to working Seeing Eye Dogs through to retirement.

Ashe talks to us about the career of a vet, the work they do, and how you can be a great animal guardian and respect your vet.

If you'd like to find out more about Seeing Eye Dogs head to our website: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/

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On this episode of the Seeing Eye Dogs Show on Vision Australia Radio, Harriet is joined by two guests:

Reeni Ekanayake campaigns advisor in Vision Australia's advocacy team tells us about Vision Australia's electric vehicles campaign, the risks and issues of electric vehicles for people who are blind or have low vision, and how you can assist and support the campaign. Vision Australia is looking for the public (your!) input on this important issue to propose the mandate of Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) in new electric vehicles to improve their safety. Head to the website here: https://www.visionaustralia.org/electriccars to find out more and get involved.

Paige Coleman puppy development trainer in the Geelong region including Surf Coast, Bellarine Peninsula and surrounds, joins us talking about the benefits of volunteering and how you can join the community of carers in the region and enjoy meaningful connections while raising puppies. We then talk about managing multiple dogs or animals in a household, and how to encourage the interactions and behaviour you want in your home.

If you'd like to find out more about Seeing Eye Dogs head to our website: https://sed.visionaustralia.org/

We are looking for puppy carers now so if you're keen to raise a puppy to hopefully become a Seeing Eye Dog we'd like to hear from you! It's an incredibly rewarding experience, with training provided. Carers need time, patience and love to give to a puppy, so if you want to commit to a year of puppy raising, we would love your help. If you live in the North Brisbane or Sunshine Coast regions of Queensland, Central Coast region of New South Wales or in Victoria in Geelong (and surrounds), Bendigo, Ballarat and Greater Melbourne (listed on our Website) get in touch to find out about volunteering with us or apply now via our website.

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